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Esther Tang's gloriously textural illustrations help her connect to the world emotionally

Creative Boom

New York City-based illustrator Esther Tang communicates her emotions and connects to the world through her delightfully nuanced and universally resonant work. Connection and communication are at the heart of Esther Tang's illustrations. Sounds, smiles, touch, and my environment influence my illustrations in many aspects.

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Con McHugh: A journey into textured illustration, playful animation, and big ideas

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The UK-based illustrator and animator shares how he developed his unique style, embraced the art of letting go and offers some top advice for emerging artists. I like a bit of chaos; it balances out the discipline of design and has started to influence my illustration work. I love to bring that sense of looseness into my animations."

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Introducing Tom Strom and his deadly cute illustrations

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With a background as a tattoo artist, Tom Strom is an emerging American illustrator whose images will draw you in and perhaps give you a little scare. Because as sweet and benign as his creatures seem, there's a dark side to most things Virginia illustrator Tom Strom conjures up. But what's life without a little peril now and again?

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21 Textured Illustration Brushes for Procreate

Spoon Graphics

These illustration brushes are designed for creating authentic-looking drawings with a natural textured appearance. The set contains 21 brushes that cover the entire illustration process from rough sketch to colouring and adding details, with a range of brush styles and effects. Procreate Illustration Brushes for Members.

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V&A names Benjamin Phillips as Moira Gemmill Illustrator of the Year 2024

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Benjamin Phillips is the Moira Gemmill Illustrator of the Year 2024 The V&A Illustration Awards, now celebrating its 52nd year, continues to champion the finest in contemporary illustration. The V&A has announced Benjamin Phillips as the Moira Gemmill Illustrator of the Year 2024.

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Hannah Lock draws hard with pencils and pastels to create vibrant, textured illustrations

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The work of West Yorkshire-based illustrator Hannah Lock is hard to miss, thanks to its bold, in your face colours. As well as describing her artistic style as colourful, Hannah says that her illustrations sit "somewhere between semi-realistic, and not." There's more to Hannah's inspiration than illustrators, though.

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Sarah Mafféïs illuminates everyday moments through texture, tone and craft

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However, her passion for illustration never waned. These scenes, infused with nostalgia and warmth, are coupled with Sarah's distinctive style that feels textural and partially translucent – bubbles, bottles, glasses and various table-top objects are stacked on top of each other in artworks reminiscent of a blissful collage.

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